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Alcoa Inc. Company Profile
Alcoa is among the world's top producers of alumina (aluminum's principal ingredient, processed from bauxite) and aluminum. Its vertically integrated operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting; primary products include alumina and its chemicals, automotive components, and sheet aluminum for beverage cans. The company's non-aluminum products include fiber-optic cables. Major markets include the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. In 2008 the firm sold its packaging business, which had accounted for more than 10% of sales, to New Zealand private investment firm the Rank Group. In 2009 it sold its wire harness and electrical distribution business to Platinum Equity.
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Contact Information
Address: 390 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022-4608
Phone:212-836-2600
Fax:212-836-2815
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):26901.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-12.50%)
Employees (2008):87,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-18.70%)
Key People
Chairman: Alain J. P. Belda
President, CEO, and Director: Klaus Kleinfeld
EVP and CFO: Charles D. (Chuck) McLane Jr.
Industry Information
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Aluminum
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